adits

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/ˈæ.dɪts/

A form of adit — A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry passage, used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of adit

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APA

adits. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adits

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“adits.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adits. Accessed November 2, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “adits,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adits.

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